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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.94, 427.71 and 178.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.94, 427.71 and 178.98 is: 246.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.94 : 427.71 = 178.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.94/427.71 = 178.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.94x = 427.71 × 178.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.94x = 76,550.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,550.60/309.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.99

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